Dr Robert D Foster, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in San Francisco, CA

Dr Robert D Foster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery" physician in San Francisco, California. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ucsf Dept Of Surgery and his current practice location is 400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (415) 476-9238.

Dr Robert D Foster is licensed to practice in California (license number G81405) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1295791648.

Contact Information

Dr Robert D Foster, MD
400 Parnassus Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94143-2202
(415) 476-9238
(415) 476-9241



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert D Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Robert D Foster graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295791648
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/15/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951486448
  • Enrollment ID: I20080307000375

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert D Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295791648NPI-NPPES
0G8140500MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208200000XPlastic Surgery G81405 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ucsf Medical CenterSan francisco, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ucsf Dept Of Surgery7719886373156

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881763597
PECOS PAC ID: 4284547274
Enrollment ID: O20031106000389

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Entity NameUcsf Dept Of Surgery
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477627537
PECOS PAC ID: 7719886373
Enrollment ID: O20040102000839

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Entity NameUcsf Medical Group Business Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477624104
PECOS PAC ID: 3779497870
Enrollment ID: O20040622001513

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Entity NameUniversity Of California Sfgh Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477528503
PECOS PAC ID: 5496668410
Enrollment ID: O20050328001092

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Robert D Foster is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Robert D Foster, MD
1635 Divisadero Street, Suite 625, Box 1821,
San Francisco, CA 94143-0001

Ph: () -
Dr Robert D Foster, MD
400 Parnassus Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94143-2202

Ph: (415) 476-9238

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Plastic Surgery Doctors in San Francisco, CA

Dr. Laura Wong, M.D./PH.D.
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 513 Parnassus Ave, S-321, San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: 415-476-1239    
Dr. Brian Michael Parrett, M.D.
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 45 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone: 415-565-6888    
Jordan C Deschamps-braly, MD, FACS
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 360 Post St Ste 901, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: 415-624-3922    
Carrie Mccloskey, MD
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 513 Parnassus Ave, S-321, San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: 415-476-1239    
Alexander Irwin Murphy,
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 513 Parnassus Ave # S321, San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: 610-952-0752    
Dr. James Peter Anthony, M.D., FACS
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 450 Sutter St, Suite 2630, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: 415-395-7323    
Gloria Sue,
Plastic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1001 Potrero Avenue, Building 5, #3m, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: 628-206-8814    

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